The Opposite Sex and How to Live with Them
The Opposite Sex and How to Live with Them

The Opposite Sex and How to Live with Them

1992Movie86 minEnglish

David seriously fancies smart, rich Carrie as soon as he first offends her in a Boston bar. They run into each other again and though she still finds him appalling, David manages to change her mind.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Gigi" AmateauGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

This romantic comedy follows Jane, a woman who believes she has found the perfect man in Lucas. However, her newfound happiness is disrupted when she discovers that Lucas is actually a womanizer with a philosophy of using women and moving on. Jane, determined not to be another notch on his bedpost, decides to turn the tables and teach him a lesson about relationships and respect, leading to a series of comedic encounters.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to negative reviews, with many critics finding its premise and execution to be unoriginal and somewhat predictable. While some appreciated the attempt at a feminist take on relationship dynamics, others felt the humor fell flat and the characters lacked depth. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with the film failing to gain significant traction.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's comedic attempts often miss the mark, relying on tired tropes.
  • While it aims for a feminist message, the execution is often superficial and unconvincing.
  • The chemistry between the leads is lacking, further detracting from the romantic comedy elements.

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Fun Fact

The film's director, Gigi Amateau, was relatively new to feature filmmaking when she directed this movie, having primarily worked in short films and television prior.

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D. L. Junkie

D. L. Junkie

David seriously fancies smart, rich, Carrie as soon as he first inadvertently offends her in a Boston bar. When they run into each other again, she still finds him appalling, but David sees potential and manages to change her mind. From Go...